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Maintenance apprentice Review

at Cummins

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Daventry

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Fixing CNC machines
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the job and lots of skilled people to learn from

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Many new skills such as electrical work and mechanical fitting

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well organised and structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
All the help and support I need
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The college tutors are knowledgeable in the subjects and offer any additional support needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Most of the units at college aren’t very important to the job role but some of them seem relevant so a definite mix
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work and lots of opportunities to grow
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cummins?
Just to do it if you are a fan of engineering
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